What’s in the news? India has submitted its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The UNFCCC effective from March 21, 1994, aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations and promote global cooperation …
About The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in the country. It is mandated to investigate all the offences: affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations with foreign states, …
What are Technical textiles? Technical textiles are textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics. They are engineered products with a definite functionality. Technical textiles are manufactured using …
What is Cervical Cancer? It is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix — the lowermost part of the uterus. Cervical cancer is caused by chronic infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually …
About GCC The Gulf Cooperation Council is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. The …
About IWAI The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. It is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Shipping. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for …
About the Scheme The government introduced the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme with an objective to neutralize the taxes and duties suffered on exported goods which are otherwise not refunded in any manner. Introduced in …
About the Scheme The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Umbrella Mission named as ‘Mission Shakti’ from 2024. It is an integrated women empowerment programme aimed at strengthening interventions for women safety, security and empowerment. It also …
About Sacred groves are clusters of trees which are protected and sustained by the local communities because of their cultural and spiritual significance. It usually consists of a dense cover of vegetation including climbers, herbs, shrubs and trees, with the …